Sat Oct 05 19:09:21 UTC 2024: ## Ronaldo Shifts Focus From Individual Glory to Team Success
**RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA** – Cristiano Ronaldo has announced a shift in priorities, moving away from personal accolades to focusing on team success with both Al-Nassr and the Portuguese national team.
The football legend, whose career has been marked by individual achievements at clubs like Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, is now prioritizing collective triumphs over individual awards.
Speaking on a podcast with former teammate Rio Ferdinand, Ronaldo said, “I’m going to miss the adrenaline of scoring a goal… I think I’m going to miss that because in other parts of me, I can control that. I have good people around me, good business, I have good things. But I (will miss that) the adrenaline of football is never going to exist (again). This is why I’m going further than football.”
While acknowledging the allure of individual success, Ronaldo emphasized his commitment to the team. “I give everything, to 40, 41, it doesn’t matter. I give my body for 25 years of football and I cannot give more because age doesn’t allow to go further. This is why I extend and take care of myself and keep working. Because I know for two or three years more I can still produce something good.”
However, Ronaldo also hinted at a future beyond the football pitch. “But after that I don’t even want to think about that. Let me think in the present and prepare other parts, like my business area. I will miss it and I will probably be a little lost.”
Ronaldo’s comments indicate a conscious effort to transition towards a new chapter in his career, one focused on team success and exploring other opportunities beyond the sport. While the football world awaits his continued contributions on the field, fans can also anticipate his involvement in other ventures as his illustrious career winds down.
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